PARK RANGER SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Patagonia, AZ

6d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager, this position
supervises the work activities of staff rangers and volunteers in a variety of
skilled field work activities associated with operations and maintenance of a
recreation-based park. This position is responsible for recommending improvement
and repair projects, and inspecting and maintaining park facilities and grounds
in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: • Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. • Park rules, fees and revenue functions. • Techniques for display and interpretation of objects, artifacts and general resources to visitors. • General office procedures. • Basic first Aid training. • Computer skills.
• Skill in: • Public relations and information dissemination, active listening, service orientation, critical thinking. • Customer service • Active listening. • Critical thinking. • Intermediate building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and vehicle maintenance skills. • Driving and operating automatic equipment • Custodial Techniques. • Oral and written communication. • Public speaking. • First Aid and emergency response.
• Ability to: • Researching information related to park resources, repairs, parts purchases, etc. • Performing math calculations. • Working in team and maintaining interpersonal relationships. • Multitasking, effective communication verbally and in writing. • Works weekends, holidays, night shifts, and outside in extreme temperatures. • Helping maintain buildings, vehicles, and grounds. • Enforcing rules and regulations. • Maintaining professional demeanor in emergencies or high-stress situations.
• Must obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver's license appropriate to assignment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Documented job experience in the trades such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, vehicle maintenance, facility or grounds maintenance.
• Prior experience in the upkeep and operation of a recreational park.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Duties include but are not limited to performing, coordinating, leading and supervising facility maintenance and repairs, landscaping, and other projects within the park while following maintenance standards. Leads and participates in various custodial duties. Manages repairs to implements and fleet vehicles. Supervises all staff and volunteers in these tasks. Coordinate irrigation operations and monitoring across the park properties. Coordinates with contractors when needed for facility and fleet repairs. In addition, performs all purchasing related to these maintenance projects.
• Customer Service: Provides customer service by phone and in-person and responds to public inquiries about park hours, accommodations, reservations, etc.
• Cash Handling: Performs cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift Shop; collects and accounts for park fees and store purchases.
• Public & Staff Safety: Promotes the safety of park visitors, enforces Park rules and protects Park resources; Utilizes two-way radio communications system; Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers; participates in rescues and helps manage emergency situations. Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.
• Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed